About Us

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Celebration Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development. We encourage children to be active, creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas.

At Celebration Preschool our preschoolers become independent, self-confident, and inquisitive learners. We believe that the first five years of a child’s life are fundamentally important. They have a direct impact on how children develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities. Children learn more quickly during their early years than at any other time in life.

Brenda has been an early childhood educator since 1990, first as a teacher and then as a director. She has been the Preschool Director at Celebration Preschool since 2005. She earned a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education - Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. Brenda is the proud mother of three grown children and “Gigi” to four fantastic grandsons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crafting, shopping, and walking. Brenda loves teaching young children, and believes a child’s early years are the foundation for his or her future development. Besides acquiring basic skills, preschoolers need to learn how to socialize, share, and form relationships. An early childhood education helps children gain the necessary skills to prosper in school and beyond. Brenda also loves teaching the children about how much Jesus loves them and how uniquely and wonderfully they are made.

Leah is a former Celebration Preschool parent. Her son Vincent is a former Firefly student and her daughter Melaina is a former Starfish student. Leah has over 20 years of experience working with children in a classroom and gym environment. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Science of Nutrition, Food & Exercise with a concentration in Exercise & Health Promotion from Virginia Tech. In her spare time Leah enjoys baking, reading, crafting with her Cricut and playing with her Bernedoodle, Ziggy. Leah loves teaching young children as their personalities begin to bloom. She finds it amazing watching a child be so proud when they learn something new.

Jolene is a mom of two children, and she is also a former Celebration Preschool parent. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with degrees in German and Communications, and from West Chester University with a degree in Secondary Education. Jolene taught middle and high school German in Pennsylvania. At Celebration Preschool, Jolene has been the assistant teacher for the Starfish Class, as well as a daily and long-term substitute. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, reading, going to the mountains and beach, and being with her husband and children. Her favorite part of teaching preschool is seeing the joy and sense of accomplishment that the children have when they learn how to do something for the first time. Jolene is very excited to be with the Bumblebees this year as they learn to work and play together, and as they learn about Jesus' love.

This is Jenn's second year as the assistant teacher in the Bumblebee class. She is a former Celebration Preschool parent and a mother to two girls. She has a bachelor's degree in Communications from George Mason University. Prior to joining the Celebration Preschool staff, Jenn was a substitute teacher and cafeteria monitor in Loudoun County Public Schools. She is also a Child Watch team member for Burn Boot Camp. In her free time, Jenn enjoys running, hiking, playing soccer and baking. Jenn is excited for another great school year in the Bumblebee class!

Lauren has been teaching preschool for over 30 years since graduating from Juniata College in central PA with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with preschool age children in England, Eastern PA and Mid OH. This will be her seventh year of teaching at Celebration Preschool. Lauren has 2 adult children – her daughter and son-in-law live in Amsterdam, Netherlands and her son lives in Columbus, OH. Lauren lives in Herndon with her British husband and her dog, Dudley. In her spare time, Lauren likes to garden, read, travel, and spend time with family and friends. She loves teaching preschoolers because they are so eager to learn and it sets the stage for the love of learning for the rest of their school career!

Bo is a former Celebration Preschool parent and the assistant teacher in the Butterfly class. Bo is an enthusiastic educator with a decade of experience teaching children from infants to second graders. She holds an associates degree in early childhood development from NVCC and is currently pursuing a related degree at George Mason University, Bo is dedicated to learning and growth. Outside of teaching, Bo cherishes moments with her husband and two children. As a family they love crafting, hiking, and exploring US national parks - they have visited 15 so far. Bo firmly believes in laying a strong foundation during a child's early years, preparing them not just for school but for life. She is thrilled to join your children on this educational journey.

Carolyn is beginning her eighth year teaching the Dragonfly Pre-K class. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from New Mexico State University. Before making the move to Pre-K, Carolyn taught Kindergarten, second grade, and third grade. She loves teaching Pre-K and helping children develop a love for learning while preparing them for Kindergarten. Most importantly, she loves teaching her students that God created each of them special and unique and that he loves them very much!

Carolyn and her husband Royce, have four amazing grown children and are blessed with a precious two-year-old grandson. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, taking walks with her two dogs, having game nights with her family, and spending time caring for her grandson, Beckham. She is looking forward to another wonderful year with the Dragonfly class!

This is Jill's third year at Celebration Preschool. She has a degree in Animal Science and Agriculture from West Virginia University. She previosuly taught at Destiny School of the Arts in Leesburg and was the Early Childhood Coordinator at McLean Bible Church. Jill lives in Sterling with her husband, Sean. They have five grown children. Jill is passionate about the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of young children and seeks to help foster a healthy learning environment for them to grow and learn.

Heather is the lead teacher in the Firefly Class. Heather attended Liberty University where she graduated with a degree in Family & Childhood Development. She has been a lead teacher in a number of Northern Virginia childcare centers and most recently was a home childcare provider. Heather believes in creating a nurturing environment where children feel loved and cared for. She loves developing relationships with the children in her class and watching them learn and have fun. Heather lives in Ashburn with her husband, Christopher and two sons.

Lauren is beginning her 4th year as the assistant teacher in the Firefly class. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children. She has been a classroom room teacher at two local childcare centers, was a nanny for three families, and helps care for her four nephews when needed. She attended NVCC where she studied early childhood education. Lauren previously served as a substitute teacher at Celebration and was a longterm sub for the 2023-2024 school year in the Firefly class. She officially joined the preschool staff for the 2024-2025 school year. Lauren lives in Leesburg with her husband Ryan. She has two step children, Cavin and Sofia, who live in Charlotte, NC. In her free time she enjoys exercising, crafting, attending church, and spending time with her family and friends.